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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350


That looks like a screenshot from a back up camera lol
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by biiishplz
For those of you who did the rear bumper GFX, did you do the install yourself, or did you have it done at the dealer or a third party shop? I bought the GFX sides from Sewell with their killer deal going on for SGM pre-painted ones right now, but I haven't made up my mind about doing the rear. I may do a 2011+ F Sport front end conversion at some point down the line, or go the route of the OE 2006-2010 front GFX lip. Either way, I have no plans to do 2012 LED DRL headlights, as I really like my AFS on winding roads. Any input is much appreciated.
The GFX rear is not too hard to install on your own but Rasta, Vroomin and I all went to one of the old members on here shop to get ours installed...it's cut screwed and taped...so its firm and not going anywhere lol...the sides i did my self...20 mins tops to do. The 2012 lights will let you forget all about the AFS feature trust me...the looks will let you fall in love
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:32 AM
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Here's my old 6MT IS250 before her accident, the lip kit (except for the front) and wald wing will be going on my 350 now after i get the parts painted.





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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TopGearLA
no offense to you personally, but i dont get guys that get an IS250 and spend about the same/more money on cosmetic parts vs starting out with an IS350. I had an IS250 first but I didnt go further than some gfx parts. New wheels, alone, on IS250s make me wonder how that happens...lets not get started on people debadging... apparently only IS250 drivers like the "clean look". You didn't go too crazy or anything but to me...

overkitted IS250 owners = bad at math.
Woah, what? Your post makes no sense whatsoever

Your aware that the only main difference between the 250 and 350 are the engine and brakes right? The body is the same. Pretty sure there are tons of 250 and 350 owners that look clean, aggresive, etc.
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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GFX Rear

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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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Here's my old IS with the front, sides, and rear GFX set up that I miss:


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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Individual
Here's my old IS with the front, sides, and rear GFX set up that I miss:


I always loved your prev. IS...such a nice, simple and clean build
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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^ Individual above looks like my twin from another father!

Fabulous front, but GFX side and Rear



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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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keepin' it simple with the GFX. front and rears.







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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
GFX Rear

Great pic and you know I love your car. I also have to say I love that I'm not the only one who has posted a pic of the IS where you can see the reflection of the wash bucket and hose pipe! Can't help it that the first instinct is to snap a pic once you get her cleaned up! I do it all the time....

Got "decent" pics of mine today and will be posting them shortly. Gonna be a bit of a double dip because I want to post them here and also have to update my "next mod" thread with some of the same pics. Oh well.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Slammer1
Great pic and you know I love your car. I also have to say I love that I'm not the only one who has posted a pic of the IS where you can see the reflection of the wash bucket and hose pipe! Can't help it that the first instinct is to snap a pic once you get her cleaned up! I do it all the time....

Got "decent" pics of mine today and will be posting them shortly. Gonna be a bit of a double dip because I want to post them here and also have to update my "next mod" thread with some of the same pics. Oh well.
Haha thanks man

And you think posting the same pic in two different threads is bad? You should see some of the attention *****s on here that post their picture is every single related thread

Im guilty of doing it too tho
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Okay, here we go. For the record, I have GFX front and rear but no sides. I know they are cheap right now but still haven't convinced myself that they are noticeable enough to be worth it. As for the question on page 1, I installed both myself. I found the front to be quite easy but the rear was considerably more difficult. To be honest, the biggest problem I had was finding the marks that I was supposed to drill from. There was so much dirt and soot, not to mention that some of them were very lightly marked to begin with. I think I spent about a half an hour just trying to confirm my marks. Getting the bumper cover off was the easiest part of the entire job. I did find that tucking the fender liner when putting it back together was a little bit difficult because of the two trim pieces that you add between the GFX and the OE cover. As for cutting the OE exhaust ports out, I found that my Dremel was the perfect tool for the job. Hope you guys and gals like the pics.....







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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 08:54 AM
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Is it possible to have a GFX rear with a hitch installed? We are having a Class 1 hitch installed on the IS to carry mountain bikes.

Thanks.
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